Consistencyis the hobgoblin of little minds.

Like aball batted back and forth, a human being is batted by two forces within.

Stoppingat third base adds no more to the score than striking out.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

All bravery stands upon comparisons.

Luck never mad a mad man wise

We judge others by their behavior. We judge ourselves byour intentions.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

WheneverI hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

Pleasure is the sincerest compliment.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him